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Word 'depravity' in Other Languages
- depravity in Assamese অসমীয়া
- depravity in Bengali বাংলা
- depravity in Bodo बड़ो
- depravity in Dogri डोगरी
- depravity in English
- depravity in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- depravity in Hindi हिन्दी
- depravity in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- depravity in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- depravity in Konkani कोंकणी
- depravity in Maithili মৈথিলী
- depravity in Malayalam മലയാളം
- depravity in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- depravity in Marathi मराठी
- depravity in Nepali नेपाली
- depravity in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- depravity in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- depravity in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- depravity in Santali
- depravity in Sindhi سنڌي
- depravity in Tamil தமிழ்
- depravity in Telugu తెలుగు
- depravity in Urdu اُردُو
Depravity
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
English (UK): /dɪˈprævɪti/
English (US): /dɪˈprævəti/
Definitions
- Moral corruption or wickedness.
- An act or condition of extreme immorality or vice.
Usage Examples
- The novel explores the depravity of human nature in times of war.
- Many were shocked by the sheer depravity of his crimes.
- Philosophers have debated whether depravity is inherent in human beings.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin depravare, meaning "to pervert, corrupt," from de- (down, thoroughly) + pravus (crooked, perverse). Entered English in the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Corruption
- Wickedness
- Degeneracy
- Vileness
- Immorality
Antonyms
- Virtue
- Purity
- Goodness
- Integrity
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Dépravation | /de.pʁa.va.sjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | Depravación | /de.pɾa.βaˈθjon/ |
| German | Verdorbenheit | /fɛɐ̯ˈdɔʁbn̩haɪt/ |
| Hindi | भ्रष्टता | /bʱɾʌʂʈtɑː/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 堕落 | /duò luò/ |
| Russian | Развращенность | /rəzvrɐˈɕːenəsʲtʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation varies slightly between British and American English, with differences in vowel articulation.
Historical Usage
The concept of depravity has been discussed in theological and philosophical texts for centuries, often linked to discussions of original sin and human morality.
Cultural Nuances
The term is frequently used in literary, philosophical, and religious contexts to discuss moral decline and ethical corruption.
More Information
"Depravity" is often associated with moral philosophy and theological discussions, particularly in relation to concepts such as total depravity in Calvinist doctrine.